FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions. 

  • PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

    Please familiarize yourself with our participation agreement. 


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  • WHICH RETREAT IS RIGHT FOR ME?

    1.  Is Eyá Ife or Release & Get Free the right Agbara Experience for me?


    These Agbara Experiences are right for you if...

    • You are a woman.
    • You are interested in trying a healthier way of living.
    • You are open to  new experiences.
    • You have a go with the flow attitude.
    • ​Come to cocoon yourself.
    • You are ready to unplug from your phone and be present for yourself and others.


    Eyá Ife is a healing retreat. There is mild movement, meditation, energy work, yoni steaming, group sessions, and more.


    Release & Get Free is a movement retreat that requires you to be active. We use all types of movement (eg. dance, yoga, hiking, swimming, etc.).


    2.  Is Let Go & Let Love or The Elevated Goddess the right Agbara Experience for me?


    These Agbara Experiences are right for you if...

    • You are a black woman.
    • You are interested in trying a healthier way of living.
    • You are open to  new experiences.
    • You have a go with the flow attitude.
    • ​Come to cocoon yourself.
    • You are ready to unplug from your phone and be present for yourself and others.
    • THANKS FOR RESPECTING THE SAFE SPACE CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR BLACK WOMEN.


    None of the Agbara Experiences are for you if:

    • You are looking for a party.​
    • You are not open to new ideas and experiences. 
    • You will need to smoke cigarettes/tobacco on a daily basis.​
    • You need to drink alcohol.
  • WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?

    We accept payment via major credit/debit cards with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. 


    You can also make payment via ACH transfer.

  • ARE FLIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED?

    No, flights are not included in the price. 


    For retreats in Guanacaste, you will need to fly into the airport in Liberia, Costa Rica. For retreats at Verdesana or Imiloa Institute, you will need to fly in to Alajuela, Costa Rica.


    Airport code is 'LIR' for Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia.


    Airport code is 'SJO' for Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela.

  • DO I NEED TO BE VACCINATED TO TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA?

    No.

  • IS COSTA RICA SAFE?

    Yes, but like any place you go, be smart and responsible.

  • I AM TRAVELING SOLO, WILL I HAVE A ROOMMATE?

    The default arrangement is double occupancy. 


    For solo travelers, you can reserve a single occupancy room.


    Otherwise, you will be assigned a roommate at arrival based on the questionnaire you completed. 

  • WHAT SHOULD I PACK?

    Our suggestion is to bring what makes you feel beautiful and comfortable. 


    You can find a detailed list HERE!

  • CAN THE HEALING RETREATS, REPLACE THERAPY?

    ​​IMPORTANT: Note that Agbara's Healing Experiences are NOT personal therapy sessions or a detoxification program from recreational or pharmaceutical drugs.


    • Our facilitators are not trained couselors and do not carry clinical backgrounds in PTSD, addiction or other mental health conditions. 
    • If you have a history of PTSD, addiction or any other mental health condition,  it is imperative that you arrive to our program in a stable state with the intention of using the retreat for self regulation, personal healing, and growth.  
    • During the retreat, you will spend time in silence(vipassana), in nature, and practicing several limbs of yoga (Yamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharan, and Dhyana).
    • You will go on adventures, experience educational workshops, eat nourishing food and you will be able to be completely open in this space of sisterhood. 
    • You will be encouraged to adapt holistic healing tools to support you during the retreat and afterward. 
    • If you are seeking personal or clinical therapy then this retreat is not for you. 

    We look forward to meeting you!

  • IS THE DEPOSIT APPLIED TO THE TOTAL COST OF THE RETREAT?

    Yes. The deposit is applied to the total cost of the retreat.  

  • ARE AGBARA RETREATS REFUNDABLE?

    • Payment for all trips and activities are non-refundable and non-transferable (meaning that payment cannot be given to another person and used by them).
    • Cancellation before 75 Days prior to the Retreat: If you need to cancel your registration at least 75 days ahead of the first day of the retreat, we will process your cancellation and you can choose to apply all remitted funds to a future trip.
    • Cancellation under 75 days: In the event of cancellation under 74 days, your booking is subject to the forfeiture of the total retreat cost. We will have already made extensive arrangements and preparations for your participation.
    • If you need to cancel a retreat please visit agbaraexperience.com/cancellation
  • WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK AN AGBARA EXPERIENCE?

    • Upon registration, you will receive a welcome email with general trip information. 
    • You will also receive a survey and a document to sign within 24-72 hours. 
    • You will receive your invoice within 14 days of booking so that you can begin making payments on your trip.
    • As your retreat date approaches, you will be contacted to schedule a Zoom meet and greet.
  • CAN CHILDREN ATTEND THE RETREAT?

    No. Unfortunately, we do not accommodate children at this time. 

  • IS THE AGBARA EXPERIENCE SUITABLE FOR ALL RELIGIONS?

    Agbara Moon Retreats does not ascribe to any religion and can be a compliment to anyone's faith. 


    The tools provided can be used beautifully within your religion. 


    We are not asking participants to do anything other than breathe, focus, have compassion, be open, be supportive and be loving towards themselves and others.

  • I AM CHRISTIAN, CAN I PRACTICE YOGA?

    • Yoga is not merely a form of exercise but is meant to be a spiritual discipline. 
    • We firmly believe that yoga is a spiritual practice for all, regardless of faith.  
    • Much like prayer and fasting, yoga can be practiced by Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Agnostics, or atheists.
  • CAN I ATTEND IF I AM PREGNANT?

    Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate pregnant Queens at this time. 


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